• Coordinate X-ray microscopy and image analysis facilities and the various ancillary techniques to deliver high quality user support

• Full-time continuing, remuneration package: $103K p.a. which includes leave loading and up to 17% super

Sydney Microscopy & Microanalysis (SMM) aims to be a world-leading facility for modern microscopy and microanalysis, offering premier instruments, services and training to researchers from across Sydney and around Australia, and providing strong leadership in the national and international characterisation communities.

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager, you will coordinate the centre’s X-ray microscopy facilities, including specimen advice, microscopy and data reconstruction and to provide local and national leadership in the data management and image analysis requirements of the centre.

In this role you will:

• coordinate and deliver the training program for user groups in the X-ray and image analysis sections

• instruct, train and assist users in their research and develop a user portfolio that demonstrates a quality user experience and effective user outcomes in the development and application of X-ray and image analysis techniques

• work with colleagues to facilitate microscopy experiments for users, and provide laboratory and microscopy services to commercial clients of the centre

• monitor the X-ray facility budget and work closely with the Laboratory Manager to procure and advise on X-ray/image analysis instrumentation.

To qualify for this role, you will demonstrate:

• experience in coordinating the day-today running of microscopy instrumentation, including considering in standard specimen preparation techniques for microscopy

• knowledge, skills and experience in the management of data including the transfer, archiving and disposal of data, and the proper aggregation of metadata

• in-depth, specialist knowledge and skills in the 3D data segmentation, image rendering and image analysis by means of advanced image analysis software, including an ability to write computer codes that execute advanced analyses on various forms of microscopy data

• an ability to ascertain ongoing microscopy and microanalysis trends, methodological developments and the needs of users across the X-ray area.

To be considered for this position it is essential that you address the online selection criteria. For guidance on how to apply visit our website.

Remuneration package: $103K p.a. (which includes a base salary at HEO 8 of $87 K p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation).

General enquiries can be directed to Dr Miles Apperley, General Manager on (02) 9351 2887.

CLOSING DATE: 18 April 2012, 5pm

The University is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity and social

inclusion. Applications from equity target groups and women are encouraged.